Facilities Services Officer - Coventry, United Kingdom - The Romero Catholic Academy

The Romero Catholic Academy

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Coventry, United Kingdom

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Description

Academy Facilities Services Officer

Reporting to:
Academy Deputy Facilities Manager

Core Purpose:
Under the instruction/guidance of the Deputy Facilities Manager provide maintenance and security services on the Academy sites and premise.

The Academy Facilities Service Officer will be responsible to the Deputy Facilities Manager for the provision of a wide range of services.

The Academy Facilities Service Operative is to provide a safe, clean, warm and secure environment for all authorised users of the Academy and visitors on a late shift pattern.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lock/unlock Academy buildings and areas.
Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.
Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire alarm testing
Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate
Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. redecorating and fixing
Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains
To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory
To organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc
To undertake limited grounds maintenance duties which are not included in the grounds persons specification including setting up portable sports facilities for play, taking equipment from and returning it to Academy stores on a day to day basis. The general litter/glass etc., clearance from all shrub boarders, hedgerows, grass areas, gullies, adjacent walls, paths, drives and play areas.
To oversee and monitor the electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and to maintain the appropriate records
Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements
Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements on Every
Collect and assemble waste for removal
Undertake cleaning of windows, Academy signs, name boards and directional signs.
Coordinate deliveries to the Academy site
Liaise with contractors and record performance against specified standards
Coordinate work of cleaning staff (as appropriate)
Ensure that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained through the whole of the premises
Ensure that pathways and all other external hard surface areas are kept clean, free of litter and weeds and that they are gritted or salted when required during wintry conditions
Inspection of all play areas and equipment and removal of any dangerous materials or objects daily and as necessary to ensure the safety of users and report where action is needed.
To be responsible for the operation of the heating plant, maintain required temperatures and the availability of an adequate supply of hot water. Report any deficiencies to the Academy Deputy Facilities Manager.
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment
To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity
Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitors (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times
Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
Assist with moving furniture and equipment
Monitor & manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources & undertaking audits as required
Ensure cleaning is in accordance with specification as agreed with the Deputy Facilities manager
Comply with all MAC health and safety policies and procedures at all times
Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils (staff & visitors) at all times
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Academy
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Carry out procedures in the event of emergencies and provide assistance in dealing with general enquires relating to the use of the site
To undertake work during Academy holidays as defined by the Academy Deputy Facilities Manager.
To ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment is well maintained and is in good working order.
To ensure safe working practices are followed and all equipment faults are repaired and reported to the Academy Deputy Facilities Manager.
To promote and encourage environmental improvement initiatives as appropriate within the Academy.

SAFEGUARDING AND SAFER RECRUITMENT

The Romero MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons at all times. The post holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children with whom he/she comes into contact, in accordance with the MAC's and the School's Safeguarding policies.
The post holder is required to have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Servi